Salary Breakdown for Albuquerque
The median individual income in Albuquerque is $30,580 per year, which works out to approximately $2,548/month or $14.70/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $54,327.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Albuquerque's cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). The median salary of $30,580 in Albuquerque has the purchasing power of approximately $32,882 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes significantly further in Albuquerque than in most major cities.
Top Employers in Albuquerque
- Sandia National Labs
- University of New Mexico
- Kirtland AFB
Major Industries in Albuquerque
- National Labs
- Healthcare
- Military
How Albuquerque Compares to New Mexico
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Cost of Living in Albuquerque
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